Assistance with you bangle size.......
| Refer to the measurement guide to your right for your correct size. While shopping please refer to the diameter measurements when browsing our bangles. Please note that bangles are meant to slide over the palm of one's hand. Bangles do not have clasps or opening. If you have trouble placing on bangles, apply a small amount of lotion to your hands to ease the bangles on gently. When wearing glass bangles, we recommend placing 3-4 on at a time to prevent any damage. Still having trouble? | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Ethnic Glossary............Learn the basics!
| Bindi | According to Hindu beliefs, it is supposed to signify the mystic third eye of a person and therefore, when properly marked, becomes the central point of the base of the creation itself. A bindi is also important to a Hindi woman, showing a sign of marriage. Bindis have evolved into fancy and accenting designs now. They can be worn anywhere on the body as decorative designs like the eyes, navel, ankles, back, shoulders, or anywhere else you have skin! |
| Choli | A tight fitting shirt worn with a Sari (Saree). Usually worn short, exposing the belly section. The choli can be designed to personal taste, and made a bit longer in the length and with unique designs along the back line. |
| Choorie | Term term usually describes the bangles women wear on a daily basis in India and Pakistan. Choorie bangles usually are made of glass and consist of large quantities on each wrist. They can be divided in half and worn on both wrist, one complete set on one wrist, or a few pieces at a time, the possibilities are as endless as the imagination. For more formal occasions and weddings, more elaborate sets brighter with color and detailed work are worn. |
| Dori Cord | This is traditionally used in India and Pakistan to secure the necklace around the neckline. It consists of a long rope/cord with small fringe at the end. The 'dori' is a small round made 'ball' or 'knob' of thread, it holds both cords (from each side of the necklace) in the middle of its circle enabling you to slide the ball up and down making the necklace to your exact fit! |
| Dupatta | This is the finishing touch to any suit, bringing the entire outfit together. Can be used as a scarf/stole, but is of course larger in size. Women typically use the dupatta as an additional piece that makes their outfit ensemble complete. Most commonly used to lightly drape upon one's head, there are many other uses. For an elegant look, drape it over your shoulder, use it as a stole, use in a traditional style, by tying diagonally across the chest, or throw it over any type of outfit to dress it up. It's entirely your choice and has many possibilities. |
| Jhoomar | A larger version of a tikka, but worn on the side of the head on ones wedding day. |
| Jhumka | A decorative detail to a jewelry set, usually round in design like an upside down bowl/cup. The jhumka is mostly attached to earrings or hangs from bangles for more accents. Some shapes vary and can be triangular or square for fashion. |
| Kameez Tunic | Usually worn oversize, the kameez is a very long shirt falling just past the knees, or a long Shirt falling above the knee based upon preference. If it is completely Indian or Pakistani traditional style then it is usually long over the knees and loose. If it is blend of East-West (Fusion), then it will fall above the knee length. The kameez can be work with or without the salwar pants, typically worn with jeans in the East-Western fashion. |
| Kundan | One of the most beautiful methods of gem setting form India and Pakistan is that of 'Kundan'. It is a method of setting foil between a gem and the setting within the jewelry itself. The quality is breathtaking and uniquely dazzling. |
| Mangalsutra | The necklace usually consists of black beads and gold work and no Hindu marriage is complete until the groom places the mangalsutra on the brides neck. The new bride will wear the mangalsutra everyday until the untimely passing on of her beloved husband, doing this shows her complete faith and devotion to him. This tradition can be compared with the wedding rings worn in the western cultures. |
| Salwar | The salwars are the pants or bottoms of an outfit. Usually very comfortable, they have a drawstring or elastic waistband attached at the top of the pants. The salwars come in many designs.The two most popular designs are the pajama bottoms (puffy and loose around the thigh area and narrow in width toward the ankles) and the bollywood pant cut (slender and straight legged narrowing down into a flare at the bottoms, similar to bell bottoms) |
| Sari | A long piece of fabric worn traditionally in India by women. The sari usually measures 5 1/2 meters long (6 yards) with decorative designs and colors. Some saris can be as long as 9 meters (9.8 yards) for more elaborate wear. The sari consists of a decorative border running along the bottom (usually 3") and a very vibrant designs on the last yard called a pallu (section of fabric placed on shoulder and usually is the most elaborate designed part of a sari.) |
| Tikka | A decorative piece of jewelry (usually matching the entire necklace and earrings set). The tikka will have a small chain that is placed from the middle hairline held with a small hook (bobby pin may be substituted) to keep in place. The end of the tikka where the pendant is, usually falls just below the hairline for extra adornment! |
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